Glasgow, OR

Oregon

Glasgow is a small town in Oregon with a population of 655. Residents earn $88,393 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
655 Population 203/sq mi density
$88,393 Median Income $65,410 per capita
$385,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$385,400 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,393
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $385,400
37% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.6%
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.9%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Glasgow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population655
Median Age69.6 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,393
Per Capita$65,410
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,271M
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$385,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation485 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+97.1%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Libraries8

Is Glasgow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glasgow receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Glasgow stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glasgow is $88,393, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glasgow is $385,400, 37% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Glasgow experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Glasgow has a population of 655 with a density of 203 people per square mile. The median age is 69.6 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

655
Total Population
203
People / sq mi
69.6yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.2%
Female 39.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Glasgow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glasgow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glasgow is $88,393, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Glasgow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,393
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,410
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
IRS Avg AGI$63,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,086
County GDP$3,271M

Business (County)

Restaurants175
Healthcare193
Retail238
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,041
15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.4 min
Work from Home12.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Glasgow is $385,400, 37% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$385,400
37% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,041
15% above US avg
Effective Rate1.05%
In Glasgow, 29.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 16.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Glasgow vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.9%
7% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma11.9%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity16.1%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate71.4%
Premature Death10,129/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access77.7%
Healthcare Facilities193

Crime Rates: Glasgow vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.1 inches
56% above US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation485 ft (148 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates43.4377°N, 124.1951°W
County FIPS41011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.5%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score5.14
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density203/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants175
Retail Stores238

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.4 min
Work from Home12.2%

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